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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12
LOCAL BREYITIES.
7 day is the anniversary Of the battle OF
the ,oyne

I day is the anniversary OF the battle OF
the 'oyne.
A Ia ,rriage license was issued in Wash:
ipeton Yesterday TO William Seymour and
Ida Lyles, both of Fairfax county.
Among the freight brought to this city
this morning by the steamer Excelsior was
a large quantity of salt from Newport News
Meetings are being held throughout the
State for the selection of delegates TO tne
Roanoke convention TO DO held on the 4th
proximo.
In the municipal election at Annapolis,
Md, yesterday, the democrats elected the
mayor, counselor and tour aldermen. The
republicans elected two aldermen.
Yesterday was the last day on which the
ten per cent discount on city tax bills could
be saved The discount from this date till
the first of September is five per cent.
The Office of tie late DR.. M. NJ. Lewis, on
Washington street, il being torn down and
the grounds surrounding the residence, now
owned by Mr.. W. B. Daingerfieldr thus OK
tended.
This is tho night for the regular semi.
monthly meeting of the City Council, but it
is doubtful if q meeting will be held as sew
eral Of the members wish to attend the Ma
steal Association excursion. Under the
rules if no meeting is held to night one will
be held to morrow night.
Secretary Endicott has decided that unless
the National Rifles and the Union Veteran
Corps (Old Guard consent to be mustered
into the District militia under Gen. Ordway
they must Immediately surrender their arms
and that portion of their equipment which
they received from the War Department
before the new departure was begun.
Lieut.. Smith left here to-day for Philadel-
phia in search of James Baker, the horse
thief who recently made his escape from the
iail in this city by means of wooden Keys,
which he made in his cell. 1t was reported
here that Baker has been seen in Philadel.
phla. Lieut. Smith telegraphed back here
this evening that the suspected man was
not Baker.
The Norton Shipbuilding Company have
several life. saving boats and yachts under
construction. One of the former is ordered
bv the French Government. for experiment.
and the other by the United States. Should
these boats meet the requirements the gov
ernments of both nations will adopt them to
be used in the life. saving stations along
their coasts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

SCHOOL BoARp.-A meeting of the City
School Board was called for last night but
no quorum appeared. 1t was informally
agreed among the six members present that
the necessary repairs to the school buildings
should be ordered by the Committee on
Sc1oolhouses and Furniture and that
stairway should be built at the Academy
building, on the outside of the present build
ing. in order to increase the size OF the
rooms therein.
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rINRUSTEES' SALE.


BY virtue Of a deed OF trust bearing date on the
18th day of October, SS2, executed by L. A. Nc
Graw, Kate A. McGiraw, Laura J. McGraw, Ada
V. McCiraw. Julia A. McGraw. Mary *. McGraw
j. Edward McGraw. John II. McGraw, B. George
Thomas and Esther A. Thomas, his wife, to John
r. Nails and others, trustees of the Old Dominion
Cooperative Building Association of Alexandria,
Va. the undersigned trustees of the said associa-
tion will on SATURDAY, the 30th day of July,
1851 at II o'clock M in front ofthc Corpora
ton Court House, on Fairfax street, in the city
OF Alexandria, sell ut public auction, for cash.
the following property. TO wit:
A LOT OF GROUND with BRICK STABLE
AND CARRIAGE HOUSE thereon on the north
side of the ! o feet alley running from Washing
ton to Columbus streets snd north of King ST. Get
and bounded Is follows: beginning On the said
alley at the west boundary OF The lot conveyed by
Charles Bennett to James Nansant and o -crs,
trustees of the Associated Methodist Church then
west on the said alley to the cast line Of the lot
conveyed by said Bennett 10 VIM. Washington; ;
then north parallel To Washington street until
il intcrsects the north line Of The lot conveyed to
Vansant and others, when extended supposed TO
be 81 feet then east parallel to the said alley,
the length of the first line 10 the northwest cor
ncr of said lot conveyed to said Vansant and
Others thence south with the line OF that lot to
the said alley, supposed TO he 81 feet. with the
right of way over tho said alley rs ppGrtenant to
the said two lots of ground, and the right OF way
over an alley between the stable and carriage
house hereby conveyed and the stable and car
rage house erected by the said VIM. Washington.
Also ALI. THAT TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND on the north side Of King street be-
tween Columbus and Washington streets at the
distance of 81 feet Ga inches west of Washing
ton street; thence west or King street % feet
10l, inches; thence north parallel to Washing
ton street 100 feet to 10 feet alley; thence east
on said alley the length of the first line and
thence south parallel to Washngt street to the
Also an UNDIVIDED FART Or THE RENT
of S19G 67, amounting to S4S 49, charged upon
the lot of ground at the northwest corner of King
and Washington streets, fronting on King street
1913 feet inches, and on Washington street ITO
feet, with the benefit of all the covenants in the
deep or deeds creating said rent charge.
JOHN r. MALLS,
THOS. LEADBEATEE, Trustees
Z. II. LYLES.
iy10t IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

FEES Co1LEcrED.-The fee book of the
CLERK of the County Court, Mr.. II. ii.
Young. from September lst, 1856, to date,
shows that he has collected for tho State
s457. 81, with the prospect that this amount
will be considerably increased by the lst of
September next, at which date he will
transmit to the State Auditor of Public Ac.
counts the amount he has on hand to the
credit of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12
AUCTION SALES.
Gy Z. T. Lucas, Auctionccr.


DERE.MPTORY SALE OF STONEWARE,
i QUEENSWARE, SHOW CASES, VASES,
CHINA, &c, &c.
On THURSDAY, July 18th, at No. 20 King
street. commencing at 10 o'clock a u., will offer
for sale at public auction a consignment of 10000
gallons of Stoneware, a large lot OF Queensware,
Show Cases. Fancy China Cups and Saucers,
Vases. Terra Gotta Chimney Tops, Wall Paper,
Toys &c, &c.
This sale is percmptory and will be continued
daily at 10 a. III. and at y. III. until the entire
consignment is closed out.
iy12 is K. I. LUCAS, Auctioneer
DY VIRTUE OF deed of trust bearing date on
ID the 9th day of December, 1854, aud record
cd in Deed Book No. 15 folio 80, of the Land
Records of the city OF Alexandria, Va, executed
by Edwin L. O'Bricn and wife TO John Il. Nails
and Others trustees of The Old Dominion CO.
operative Building Association of Alexandra, Va !,
the undersigned trustees of the said association
will on SATURDAY, the 3Oth day OF July, 1887
at ID o'clock m, in front of the Corporation Court
House, on Fairfax street, in the city of AleXan-
dra, Va sell at public auction for cash, the fol-
lowing prop rty, TO wit:
All that TENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND
in the city of Alexandria, beginning at point on
the north side OF Cameron street 50 feet inches
east of Alfred street, and running thence cast on
Cameron street II feet, thence north parallel to
Alfred street 10 feet 10 an alley 10 feet wide,
thence west on said alley parallel to Cameron
street 81 feet, and thence south ITO feet to the
beginning.
JNO. Y. MALLS,
THos. LEADBEATER, Trustees.
Z. II. LYLES.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
/ Auditors oice until SATURDAY, July 10TH
at = o'clock m, for NUMBERING ALL THE
HOUSES IN THE CITY AND POSTING THE
NAMES OF THE STREETS, in accordance with
the provisions of an ordinance passed June 18th,
1897, copy of which can be seen at the Audi
tor office.
Specimen numbers for houses and designs for
posting names of streets are requested with each
proposal for the information of the Committee Gu
Streets HERBERT BRYANT,
iy7 I'd Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

DR.. Pierce's "Pelets"-the original Cit
tie Liver Pills" Sugar coated)-cure sick
and bilious headache, sour stomach and bill
ous attacks. BY druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

THE EXCURSION To NIGHT.-"he Alex.
an6ria Musical Association will give their
first moonlight excursion to River View to-
night The steamer Mary Washington has
been chartered for the occasion, and as every
thing necessary for the comfort and pleas
ure of the company has been carefully
looked after by the committee having the
matter in charge an enjoyable evening Is
assured all who may attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

POLICE RRroRT-Last night was clear
and mild with one ledger but no prisoners
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Peter Lucas, colored, charged with run
ming into the vehicle of Geo. Calvert, WAS
Sophronia Ferguson, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12
LOCAL NEWS.

~ Those who leave the city during the sum-
IN er can have the GAZETTE mailed to them for
any length OF time. and the address changed as
often as desired The subscription price is 90 cts
per month, or at that rate for greater or less
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

SUsrAINED.-In the general term Of the
District of Columbia Court yesterday the
Judgment of the court below in the case OF
T. A. Tolson vs.. the Inland and Seaboard
Coasting Company was affirmed. This was
q case in which Toson sued and recovered
damages for bodily injuries sustained 6y
him while the steamer Thompson was max
log one of the lower river landings some
tins ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

c51-Sub:crbers who fail to receive the GAZETTE
regularly Will please report such failures this Oh
ice promntlY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

PERsoNAL.-Mr f. ]. Miller is visiting
relatives in Rockville, Md.
Mrs. Henry Schwarz has gone to Pnlla-
delphia.
MIR. Frank Suter, Mrs. Mary Suter and
Miss Janet Ashby are at Atlantic City.
MIR. and Mrs. ] S. Blackburn were among
recent arrivals at Newport, K. |.
Mrs. Bedford Brown has gone to Orkney
Springs to spend the summer.
Mrs. Ella Smoot has gone to Old Point
Mr.. VIM. n. Lambdin, of this city, Is now
10 New York and will sail on the steamship
State of Nevada, July 18th, for Glasgow, Scot
And, from which place he will make tour
cif Great Britain and France this summer
atnd autumn.
Mrs. Mary Paulding and children left
yesterday for the mountains of West Vir-
tinia to spend the summer.
Mics Fannie French is visiting in Lynch
tlrg.
Mr.. Geo. W. Dearborn, of Amherst county,
is Visiting his relatives in this city.
srhe many friends of Mr.. J. H. Burroughs
vi b be glad to learn that his health is i'm
prbving.
alderman Strauss has returned from
where hs went to attend the
fulkeral OF his little grandson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

Academia young white man named
EngIeman, Of Fredericksburg, while at
work 10 the brick yards at Waterloo, yes
terday, had his left hand badly mutilated by
being caught in mould. He was brought
to this city where two of his fingers were
amputaied by Doctors Powell and Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

Alice Manly, who was arrested Saturday
hight for indecent conduct and who was
yesterday sent to the work house for the
non payment of the fue imposed by the
Mayor, is the girl who ran away from here
With circus about eight years ago and who
recently returned from Staunton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

For this section fair weather, slight
changes in temperature, winds shifting to
soutberly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

CORPORATION CoURT-Jlldge N. 3. Meade
rbSiding-EIizabeth Rudd qualified as
guardian of Charles Rudd.
Louis Krafft was appointed administrator
of 0. II. Stone, deceased, and J. A. Field, j..
4. Hill and l. Eichberg appraisers.
darrs r. WattIes was appointed admin
istratri+I3l. D. n of Nathaniel Wattes, de-
ceased b
Kelly : Carr VS.. R. A. Robbins ct al;
Judgment for plaintiffs.
Mitchell, Vance & Co. VS.. VIM. Cogan :;
judgment for plaintiff.
City Council ofAlexandria VS.. H. B. Pull
msu; ejectment; judgment for plaintiff.
j. j. West ct al. vs. George West ct al:
decree of reference.
Hooes admr. VS.. P H. Hoofl A. w. Arm.
strong appointed commissioner in place of
C. w. Wattles, deceased; decree of refer
ence
James Richards, indicted yesterday for
grand larceny, was released on bail.
The civil docket was called, cases set and
court adjourned till tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12
DunSmore'S Business College

This institution has been incorporated by the
Legislature of the State of Virginia and endorsed
by some of her best citizens. 1t not only teaches
young and midde-aged men the theory of BUSH
ness and Accounting, but each and every one is
required TO do actual business transactions as
they would have to do in everyday life. They
are thoroughly trained in everything pertaining
to business life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

STAUNToN, Va, July 80, 1884
We take pleasure in recommending to the pub
lie "Dunsmore's Business College" of this city.
We have attended and taken part in several ex-
aminations of Mr. Dunsmores pupils, and can
testify to his thoroughness teacher, and to
the uniform proficiency of his scholars. His pu-
pills arc now filling number of important posi-
ton g
THO. A. BLEDsoE. Cashier Nat. Val. Bank.
w. p. TAss. Cashier Augusta Nat. Bank.
For Catalogue address
]. G. DUNSMORE, President,
jyG Pm Staunton, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

HOMEMADE OyERALLs, Jumpers and
i Heavy Cheviot Shirts at
feb16 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

nRINK MONEYS NERVE FOOD
~ for sale by
moo J.D.H LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

ROE EXCURsIONISTS-Extra Clipped Beef,
L Sardnos, Canned Salmon and Lobster, Potted
Meats, Crackers, Cakes Lime juice Oranges,
Lemons, &c, &c, for sale by
ic2S J. G, MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

NOR SALE-I will sell privately one of FAR
+ REL & MARSDENS STONE BREAKERS.
If not sold previously, will be sold at public sale
AUGUST Sth, the first day of Court.
VIM. H. CLEMENT, Road Commissioner
Lecsburg, July S-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

c1MOICE FLORIDA and MESSINA ORANGES
" for sale low by
fcb1o JC MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-07-12

WHITE WASH BRUSHES of superior quality
w and others suited to the wholesale trade at
80 King street.
je9 J.T. CREIGHTON & SON.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18

A meeting Of Temperance workers 10 TO be
held at J. B. Sinclair's old stors-room Satur-
day afternoon, the 10th inst. at o'clock
The regular meeting Of the society will b.
held 1t the same plses Tuesday evening. the
80th inst, !, ,at 8 o'clock. A discussion on the
subject Of local option will bs the main feat.
urs Of the evenings entertainment. Every
body il invited.
A lady remarked in our presence recently
that she thought Bottinesu WAS the best and
INCEST town she had ever seen to do her trad
ing in, and that the clerks in the stores were
polite and pleasant. This 10 very true in
every respect, add we venture the assertion
that more accommodating corps Of clerks
and business men thsa Bottineau now has,
cannot be found anywhere.
The latest addition 10 the population Of
Bottinsau arrived Last Tuesday evening, ss
Frank Fesnsy's home bouncing girl baby.
H. A. Smith, Of Minneapolis. arrived the
first Of the week, with three horses for thu
St. Anthony l. Dakota elevator.
The new tank will soon be in operation.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18
Bottineau School Board Meeting.

BorrISEAu, Aug. 18th, 1887.
The Bottinesu Township School Board
met at the clerks Office on Aug. 18th. 1887,
all the members being present. The min
utes Of the previous meeting were read, and
on motion were declared approved. The
account Of Richard Cary for the amount OF
$500 was found correct, and order drawn
for same. A letter from the clerk Of Fidel.
ity school township, claiming fees for the
schooling of H, Jacques children, was on
motion laid over for further consideration
Moved by l.. D. Dana and seconded by Jno
McGinnis, that a school-house be built in
Bottineau 24x36 feet, two stories high, pro-
| vided that the school township vote the nec-
| essary bonds for the completion Of same:
Carried. After the consideration Of let
| ter from the Northwestern Land Company
offering to donate Lots, 7, 8, 8, 10, IL and
IL, in block 8, Bottineau, for school pur-
poses it was moved, seconded and carried
that said school-house be built upon said
described premises. Upon motion the clerk
was authorized and instructed to call an
election to be held on Saturday, Sept. 10th,
1887, at the Office of N. o. Tibbitts, for tho
purpose Of voting for or against bonds to
the amount Of s., 10000, two Of said bonds
to be for the amount Of $500 each, and four
for the amount Of 500 each. The meeting
then adjourned to meet on Saturday, Aug.
Goth, 1887.
NJ. O. TIBBrrrs. Clerk.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18
4 xusical 0o1roo.

Last Friday evening. ss the McBraysn
Hotel, . large number Of eur people enjoyed
. fine musical treat. GA Philion, lassly organ
ist Of the g. Bonifacs church, Winnipeg,
who now travelling with the Rev. Father scol-
len, Of the St. Michael Missions, was in town,
and together with another young man from
Dunssith, whose name We did not ascertain,
but who playsd the violin very skillfully,
treated the folks In attendance 10 somo ex-
eellent instrumental music. We must not
fAil to say, however, that Bottineau has
many who are adopts in the vocal art, and
among them are numbered Msssrs. Chas.
Taylor, Frank Combs and Stewart Eaton.
These gentlemen were present, and sang ssv-
srsl hns solos 70 sccompaniments On the
organ. Altogether, it carried the thoughts
Of ye scribe. - well - the rest Of the people
present, back to the old days when their
homes were elsewhere. But Bottinesu IL
now within the pale Of civilization, and sd-
vancing rapidly in every direction towards
becoming No. l town, not only for social
amusements, but for everything else, 20 there
is no room for complaining. We hope these
gentlemen will again visit our town in the
near future, and favor 10 with another musi-
cal entertainment.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18
Now Have Your Pictures Taken.

We hsvs received notice that Mr.. Andy
XeCulloek, . photographer, now 1t st.
Thomas, Dak., will arrive In Bottinsau early
next week, TO remain several days, and thai
he viii bring his camera, etc.. 80 that al euz
people will have . chance to have thsi,
photos taken, II they 70 desire. He will un'
doubtsdly do . thriving business during The
period Of his sojourn here.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18

Farmers and stookmen Attention
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND ST.. PAUL
MINNEAPOLIS & MANITOBA R'x-MrxxE.
sofa STATE FAIR.
Sr. PAUL, Mimi, July 18th, 1887.
To AGENTS AND CONDUCTORS IN MIxsEsorA
AND DAKOTA:
Shipments Of Agricultural Implements,
Machinery, Live Stock, and other articles
for exhibition at Minnesota State Fair Ia
be held at St. Paul from September 9th to
September l7th, 08s7, inclusive, or at North
Dakota Fair, to be held At Grand Forks,
Dak,. September 10th to oath, inclusive
will be transported Free Of Charge both
ways upon the following terms:
Albright shipped for exhibition must
have endorsed across Bill Of Lading and
Live Stock Contracts the following: "ship
per or owner agrees to release the St. Paul
Minneapolis 4 Manitoba or Northern Pa
ci6c railways, (as the case may be), from
all claims for damage to live stock o.
freight mentioned in contracts or bills O
lading while in transit or while being un.
loaded at the company's yards Or depots,
or while in their possession"
The usual live stock contract must be sx
ecuted in the regular manner for car load
lots or less. One man will Ls passed eact
way with full car load. Live stock CON-
tract to be used as authority. ~.
A separate way-bill must be made by
forwarding agent for ell articles intended
for exhibition, and notation made on fscs
Of same "For exhibition st Minnesota Stat.
Fair" Tor North Dakota FairI and ths
freight billed st local rates. x .
All freight Tor Minnesota State Fair must
be way-billed 70 Minneapolis, 8. Paul. Q,
Minnesota Transfer, ~ shippers may elect
II the property is returned 81 the origin
81 shipper within hve days sftsr the clos.
Of the Fair, ON presentation offs certi6cat.
from the Secretary, showing that It ha,
bssn on exhibition - shove, and has mol
changed ownership, the sum paid fsr trans.
portAtion will b refunded ~ The Con-.
[pany's agent, wh3 win also bill tho proper.
N free to the forwarding station, noting
Enumber u this circular On way-bill fol
authority. The nnmbsr Of this oircula,
|is 1917.
Race Horses arc not included in the tern
exhibits, and should " billed q rsgula,
rates. II v n.
Agsuts will csll attsntion of all exhibit
tori % this circular bofors forwarding pro-
perty.
]. M. HAyNAYoRD,
Traffic Manager, n. r. B. n.
W. s. ALExAEDxR,
General Traffic Manager, ST. r, n. M.Ry
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18
You Bet I

The Bottinssn Pioneer is two years old
this week, and is solid. too.
The above u what the talented editor Of
our popular eonssmporsry-the Dunssith
Tmes-ssid, IN his issue Of last wssk.
"Brsvity 10 the soul Of w.t." Bro. Lair, and
the PIoxEEn hopes to always be able to merit
tho praise Of being solid, substantial and
nswsy journal.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18

6ooV ana SaooAes! Ready! Ohargo
The members Of Company B, D. N. G., can
now congratulate themselves on being just a.
much soldiers a. any in the United States,
for Adjutant General Tyner has proclaimed
such to be the fact, OK rather stern reality
The boys were measured for their uniforms
Saturday, the muster-rolls signed, other lit
tie particulars attended to, etc., 10 there can
be no mistake about it at this date Al soou
as harvest 10 over Captain Thompson viii
hold regular drills, and ~ il evident from
the amount Of enthusiasm displayed in th'
matter before six months shall have elapsed
Bottineau will have an "a No. !" military
company. Let us hope 10.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-18
$500 reward

LOST:-One sorrel broncho mare; has white
star on forehead, and white stripe down nose
branded ~ on left hip, was running with 9
giving information that viii lead to its recov.
cry, or any one corraling same and OBTAINING
until und orsigned arrives win be re-
warded the above amount. Address infor.
nation to GEO. J. COULTHARD,
County Clerk,
Or it, owner,
Il. B. SIDEBOTTOM,
Adolph r. O., Turtle Mountains,
and
1t. Brandon, Manitoba.